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notation
noun no·ta·tion \nō-ˈtā-shən\
: a system of marks, signs, figures, or characters that is used to represent information
Full Definition of NOTATION
1
: annotation, note
2
a : the act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters b : a system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities
— no·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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Origin of NOTATION
Latin notation-, notatio, from notare to note
Related to NOTATION
- Synonyms
- jotting, memo, memorandum, note
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NOTATION Defined for Kids
notation
noun no·ta·tion \nō-ˈtā-shən\
Definition of NOTATION for Kids
1
: the act of noting
2
: 2note 5 <He made notations on a paper.>
3
: a system of signs, marks, or figures used to give a certain kind of information <musical notation> <scientific notation>
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